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Salamanca City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,307 students in Salamanca City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Salamanca City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
1,307 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salamanca City School District, which is ranked #933 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#935 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
78%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
33%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
45%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,455 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,500 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,455
$31,307
Spending / Student
$43,500
$32,183
Best Salamanca City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salamanca High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Grades: 8-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Prospect Ave
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Grades: PK-3
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Grades: 3-7
| 384 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salamanca City School District?
Salamanca City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,307 students.
What is the rank of Salamanca City School District?
Salamanca City School District is ranked #933 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salamanca City School District?
45% of Salamanca City School District students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salamanca City School District?
Salamanca City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Salamanca City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,500 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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